# ParentPlus vs Mr Coffee

The clearest difference is rating: Mr Coffee at 4.0 against ParentPlus's 1.7. ParentPlus's advantage is ratings volume (254 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mr Coffee holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParentPlus has 254 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, Mr Coffee every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentPlus | Mr Coffee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-coffee/id6670562840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 52 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) | [Smart Points Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/580591615) |

## What reviewers say

### ParentPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615)

Access your child's academic information, including grades, attendance, and homework, from anywhere. Stay informed about school announcements, alerts, and events to foster a strong school-family connection.

**Highlights:** View grades and scores, Track attendance, Access homework assignments, Check child's schedule, Monitor discipline records, Receive school announcements and alerts, Combined school calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy access to grades from mobile device
- 📱 Convenient alternative to website login
- 📧 Easy access to teacher emails
- 📅 Calendar sync capability
- ℹ️ Good for communication and information sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🐢 Extremely slow performance
- 🔐 Persistent login and credential issues
- ⚪ White/blank screen on startup
- 🔄 Constant logout issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after login
- Login credentials rejected despite working on website
- White/blank screen on app launch
- App freezes and requires force quit
- Continuous logout without user action

**Requested features**

- Touch ID/biometric authentication
- Push notifications for new assignments and grades
- iPad-specific optimized version
- Remember login credentials properly
- Auto-correct in email composition


### Mr Coffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-coffee/id6670562840)

This app streamlines campus lunch ordering and payments for students and guardians. Link your student ID, load funds, and order snacks and drinks for convenient pick-up. Earn rewards through a built-in loyalty program and track your spending with digital receipts.

**Highlights:** Student ID integration, Flexible payment options, Online ordering for pick-up, Loyalty rewards program, Spend tracking and receipts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentPlus free?

ParentPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mr Coffee free?

Mr Coffee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ParentPlus or Mr Coffee?

Mr Coffee is rated higher. ParentPlus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Mr Coffee averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ParentPlus or Mr Coffee have ads?

Neither ParentPlus nor Mr Coffee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentPlus or Mr Coffee?

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, and Mr Coffee every 7 months. Most recently, ParentPlus was updated on October 5, 2026 and Mr Coffee on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*